Green Bean Mushroom Stir-fry
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Green Bean Mushroom Stir-fry
Description
Green beans trimmed and cut into uniform lengths are spread in a hot pan to sear individually before being stir-fried with thinly sliced cremini mushrooms, red onion slices, and minced garlic. The sauce, a blend of soy sauce, water, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper, is mixed with cornstarch to create a glossy, thick coating. Cooking continues just until the sauce thickens and the vegetables soften yet remain crisp. A garnish of sesame seeds adds texture and aroma.
The dish's balance of tender-crisp vegetables and the savory-slightly sweet sauce is ideal as a side or a vegetarian main. The searing technique helps maintain texture, avoiding sogginess that can happen if vegetables release too much moisture.
To achieve the best stir-fry results, use vegetables of uniform size to ensure even cooking, and pat them dry to prevent steaming. Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the texture and flavor at their peak.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound green beans ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- ½ pound cremini mushrooms sliced thinly
- ½ red onion peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, and sesame oil. Add sugar, cornstarch, and pepper and stir until blended. Set aside.
- Over high heat, heat a wide, heavy-bottomed pan or wok. Add canola oil and swirl to coat bottom and sides of the pan. Heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add green beans and spread in a single layer on the bottom of the pan. Stir-fry for about 2 to 4 minutes or until half done.
- Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Stir sauce mixture to redistribute cornstarch and add to pan. Cook, stirring regularly until thickened.
- Transfer to serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut green beans and mushrooms into uniform sizes to cook evenly.
- Drain and pat dry the vegetables well to get a good sear rather than steaming.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 821mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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